Tim Komberec, Vice Chair
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Region I
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Boundary, Benewah, Bonner, Kootenai and Shoshone Counties
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10/21/2005 - 07/01/2006
07/01/2006 - 07/01/2009
07/01/2009 - 07/01/2012
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Janice McMillian, Chair
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Region II
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Mrs. McMillan is an experienced agricultural professional, working in the administration of the Primeland Cooperatives and owning/operating her own farm with her husband Larry. In addition, she was the Assistant Vice President of FirstBank Northwest. Her civic duties include serving as the Treasurer and a Board Member of the Latah County Economic Development Council, the President and board member of the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, the President of the Kiwanis Club of Moscow and the Chair of the Latah County Parks Board. Mrs. McMillan earned an Associates Degree in Business from Spokane Community College and is continuing her education with the Financial Institute of Education at the University of Idaho. Along with her husband, she has two married daughters.
"I have lived in Idaho all my life and am strongly connected to the people of my state. I have an earnest desire to bring livable jobs to the residents of Idaho and a well diversified range of economic opportunities. Retaining our present businesses and helping them grow and prosper, recognizing our strengths and capitalizing on them is very important to me. What a beautiful place to nurture and grow our families and our future." -Janice McMillan |
07/01/2007 - 07/01/2010
07/01/2010 - 07/01/13 |
Ron Amarel
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Region III
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Mr. Amarel is the Managing Director of Operations for Nunhems in Parma. As a seasoned veteran of the agricultural industry, he has owned and operated his own business, worked as the Branch Manager for ARCO Seed in northern California and was the Vice President of Production with Sunseeds before accepting his current position with Nunhems. Mr Amarel holds a degree in Agriculture Management and Plant Production from Yuba College and lives in Middleton with his supportive wife Lynette and four daughters.
"Representing the Idaho communities as a member of the Economic Advisory Council is an honor. Working with the communities and meeting the people is rewarding and a great benefit of this position. This also fits with my overall philosophy of 'Being a good partner in business and a good neighbor in our community.' I have a lot of respect for Director Sayer, the Economic Advisory Council members and the entire Commerce Department in representing the needs of communities with the proper respect, fairness and dedication." -Ron Amarel |
09/01/2009 - 07/01/2010
07/01/2010 - 07/01/13 |
Kelly Anderson
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Region IV
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Mr. Anderson is the Regional President for Zions Bank in Burley. With over 27 years experience as a Banker, he has worked in commercial lending with Farm Credit, Security Pacific Bank, Bank of America and Zions Bank in Utah and California. He serves on the Executive Board of the Idaho Technology Council and is a board member for the Mini Cassia Commerce Authority and Business Plus. He holds a Bachelor Degree in agriculture economics from Brigham Young University and is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School. Mr. Anderson and his wife Leslie live in Burley, where they have six children and seven grandchildren.
"It is a privilege working with the members of the Governors Economic Advisory Council and to see first-hand the community needs and community pride shown by so many idaho citizens. The Governor has assembled an experienced, focused group of committee member volunteers together with Department of Commerce staff who genuinely care about people and making life better for all Idaho citizens." -Kelly Anderson |
09/01/2009 - 07/01/12 |
Arlen Wittrock
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Region V
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Mr. Wittrock is a Public Affairs and Communications Consultant with ON Semiconductor in Pocatello. He has over 30 years of business experience and is a former teacher, education professional and Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Arlen Erdahl. As a dedicated civic leader, he currently serves on the boards of the Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce, Bannock Development Corporation and the Associated Tax Payers of Idaho. He holds both Master and Bachelor degrees in Political Science and lives in Pocatello. Arlen is a married to his wife Yvonne and is father of two.
"I am strongly committed to economic development in Idaho. Successful economic development will bring our state more businesses with good paying jobs along with more educational, recreational and family opportunities. Idaho is a wonderful state in which to live, work and play. The future is even brighter." -Arlen Wittrock |
09/22/2011 - 07/01/14 |
Corey B. Smith
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Region VI
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Mr. Smith is the founder of PharmEase, a long-term care pharmacy, with operations is Idaho, Colorado, Utah and Montana. He also owns two retail pharmacies in Idaho Falls. With more than 20 years experience in business, Mr. Smith has served as a Brand Manager for Pillsbury, H.J. Heinz Company and Ocean Spray Cranberries. He is the current Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Eastern Idaho Entrepreneurial Center in Rexburg and is a part-time faculty member of the Business Department at BYU-Idaho. Mr. Smith holds master and bachelor degrees in Business Management from Brigham Young University and lives in Idaho Falls with his wife Cindy and four children.
"Since joining the Economic Advisory Council in 2009, I have been pleased to see how much work is done by the Idaho Department of Commerce to better the communities, businesses and individuals of this great state. Director Jeff Sayer and the department professionals have the vision and drive to set Idaho apart from other states in our region through sustained economic growth. I am pleased to operate my business in Idaho and find it a pleasure to serve on the Economic Advisory Council." -Corey B. Smith |
01/09/2009 - 07/01/2011
07/01/2011 - 07/01/14 |
Margaret Watson
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At Large
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Mrs. Watson is Co-Owner of the J.C. Watson Company in Parma. As a former Mayor, Parma City Council President and Special Education Teacher, Mrs. Watson is dedicated to public service. She sits on the Teach Idaho Advisory Board and is a former Parma Chamber of Commerce Board Member and President. She holds Bachelor Degrees in Special Education and History from the University of Idaho and is the parent of two children along with her husband Jon.
"It is an honor for me to be a member of the Economic Advisory Council. As the former Mayor of Parma, I am aware of the tremendous needs facing rural Idaho communities in regards to infrastructure and economic development. I admire the integrity of the Department of Commerce and its role of aiding the state's Economic Development process." -Margie Watson
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09/22/2011 - 07/01/2014
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